Mixtures and Solutions Grade 4

Two or more substances that cannot be easily separated.

• Mixture

• Solution

• Mix

• Separate

Divide or keep apart

• Mix

• Solution

• Mixture

• Separate

A combination of two or more substances that can be easily 

      separated.

• Solution

• Mix

• Separate

• Mixture

To combine or stir

• Mix

• Separate

• Mixture

• Solution

How does a mixture of sugar in water differ from a mixture of sand in water?

• The sugar mixtures absorbs less water than the sand mixture.

• The sugar cannot be removed from the water, while the sand can.

• The sugar dissolves in the water, while the sand doesn’t.

Which mixture could be separated using a strainer (colander)?

• Salt and water

•  Sand and water

• Oil and water

  
  

Which mixture could be separated using a magnet?

• Iron filings and sand

• salt and water

• sugar and water

• rocks and sand

How can you separate saltwater?

• Use a colander

• Use a magnet

• Let the water evaporate away

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4